Power mix by fuel (Namibia)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Namibia electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
49gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
97.6%low-carbon electricity
97.6%renewables
2.4%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Namibia
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruacana | Hydro | 332 |
| 2 | Okakarara power station | Coal | 300 |
| 3 | Arandis Erongo power station | Gas | 250 |
| 4 | Van Eck | Coal | 120 |
| 5 | Paratus (Walvis) | Oil | 26 |
| 6 | Anixas | Oil | 24 |
| 7 | Langer-Heinrich | Oil | 10 |
| 8 | Otjikoto | Solar | 7 |
| 9 | Otjiwarongo Pv | Solar | 7 |
| 10 | Ohorongo | Solar | 7 |
| 11 | Aussenkehr | Solar | 5 |
| 12 | Osona | Solar | 5 |
| 13 | Omburu | Solar | 4 |
| 14 | Namibia Breweries | Solar | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Namibia?
There are 14 current or operating power-plant records in Namibia in this open dataset, with about 1,098 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Namibia?
Ruacana is the largest at about 332 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Namibia?
The most common plant type in this dataset is solar (7 plants), across 5 fuel types in total.
How clean is Namibia's electricity grid?
Namibia's grid carbon intensity is about 49 gCO₂/kWh, with 97.6% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).